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PA government, fearing repercussions of the demonstrations against it, blames Hamas for the difficult situation in Gaza. The Palestinian Authority government is troubled by recent demonstrations in Ramallah in which protesters demanded that the economic punitive measures against Hamas-controlled Gaza be lifted. In an official announcement issued at the end of its weekly meeting on Tuesday, the

Lebanese PM urges Iran not to interfere in his country’s affairs after top Iranian general welcomes Hezbollah's election achievements. Saad Hariri - Reuters Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Monday urged Iran not to interfere in his country’s affairs. His comments, quoted by The Associated Press, came after a top Iranian general reportedly praised

Egypt's chief prosecutor refers 28 people to a criminal court on charges including forming an illegal group aiming to topple the government. Egypt's chief prosecutor on Sunday referred 28 people to a criminal court on charges including forming an illegal group aiming to topple the government, The Associated Press reported. The statement by prosecutor Nabil Sadek said

Hamas leader Haniyeh says “March of Return” protests will continue until Jerusalem is liberated and the Gaza blockade ends. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said on Thursday evening that the weekly “March of Return” protests in Gaza will “continue until Jerusalem is liberated and the Gaza blockade ends,” Yediot Aharonot reported. “The march must also expand into the

Activist Robinson transferred yesterday to Onley Prison with high Muslim majority, known as violent prison. Tens of thousands demonstrate. Anti-Muslim takeover activist Tommy Robinson was jailed last month for a “breach of the peace” while live-streaming a trial involving a Muslim rape gang outside Leeds Crown Court. He was sentenced to 13 months in prison for interfering

European Union says first assessment finds Iran's uranium enrichment plan does not breach its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal. The European Union on Tuesday reacted to Iran’s announcement that it will boost uranium enrichment capacity, saying a “first assessment” indicated the plan does not breach its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal. “Following a first

Hours after dismissing his Prime Minister, Jordan’s King Abdullah II discusses the crisis in the kingdom. Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Monday evening discussed the political crisis in the kingdom, saying, "We must address the challenges in a new way: Either we allow our people to live in dignity or we will enter the unknown."

Iran to inform IAEA over its start of a process to increase the country’s uranium enrichment capacity, says spokesman. Iran intends to inform the UN nuclear watchdog in Vienna on Tuesday over its start of a process to increase the country’s uranium enrichment capacity, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said Monday night, according

'Our enemies have staged economic and psychological warfare against us and new American sanctions are part of it.' Khameni Iran's top leader warned today of the country's harsh response if attacked by enemies of Tehran, saying that the country's ballistic missile program was essential for defense purposes despite western demands to curb it,

Palestinian Football Association chief urges Barcelona star Lionel Messi not to participate in Argentina-Israel friendly in Jerusalem. Palestinian Football Association chief Jibril Rajoub on Sunday called on Barcelona star Lionel Messi not to play in an Argentina-Israel game in Jerusalem, urging fans to burn their shirts if he does, AFP reported. Speaking at a news conference in